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Box Art Extravaganza: February 2023

We’re two months into 2023 and it’s relatively quiet on the Gunpla front with a couple of anticipated kits getting releases while some are being delayed. Regardless, we’re…

Feb 20, 2023 • Subscribe

Mashin Hero Wataru, Magic Knight Rayearth

[Information] Magic Knight Rayearth OST 1 ~ Erabareta Shoujotachi (Chosen Girls)

This is the first Original Soundtrack, it includes songs you can hear through the first and second seasons of the anime.

Jan 14, 2023 • Subscribe

X is the 4th series of CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION

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[Information] Fuu Hououji – Character Profile (Manga)

The calm and polite Magic Knight. Her words and actions are quite sharp and she can always give you good advice. FUU HOUOUJI鳳凰寺風 First appearance: Rayearth◇Chapter 1 (Nakayoshi…

Jan 4, 2023 • Subscribe

[Information] Umi Ryuuzaki – Character Profile (Manga)

A Magic Knight who is a strong girl and seems selfish, but has a kind side that worries about her friends. UMI RYUUZAKI龍咲海 First appearance: Rayearth◇Chapter 1 (Nakayoshi…

Jan 3, 2023 • Subscribe

[Information] Hikaru Shidou – Character Profile (Manga)

The energetic, cheerful, and pure Magic Knight. She may be a bit childish, but she has a strong heart that has no rival. HIKARU SHIDOU獅堂光 First appearance: Chapter…

Dec 22, 2022 • Subscribe

[Information] Magic Knight Rayearth Best Song Book Album

This Best Song Book probably includes the favorite songs of most of the fans.

Dec 19, 2022 • Subscribe

[Information] Magic Knight Rayearth Original Song Book 2 Album

This is the Original Song Book 2, it includes image songs corresponding to the second season of the anime.

Dec 17, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Naomi Tamura (Rayearth Anime & OVA Theme Songs Singer)

Yuzurenai Negai is an important part of Japanese pop culture. With positive feelings, the message of never giving up, and a strong melody, it is a song well-known…

Oct 31, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Magic Knights & Mokona Voice Actresses Talk

This time the voice actresses of the Magic Knights and Mokona talk about some memories during the recording of the first season of the anime and their thoughts…

Oct 30, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Rieko Kodama (Rayearth Sega Saturn Video Game Director)

The legendary Phoenix Rie, Rieko Kodama, was the director and producer of several Sega classics such as Magic Knight Rayearth on Sega Saturn. Her goal for this game…

Phoenix, Magic Knight Rayearth

Oct 29, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Megumi Ogata (Rayearth OVA – Emeraude & Eagle – Voice Actress)

Megumi Ogata gave her voice to Princess Emeraude and Eagle in the anime and OVA of Rayearth. In the OVA, Ogata had to play the role of Eagle…

Oct 28, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Hiroko Kasahara (Rayearth OVA – Fuu Hououji – Voice Actress)

Hiroko Kasahara gave her healing voice to Fuu Hououji in the anime and OVA of Rayearth. For her, the OVA was a new experience and the farewell to…

Oct 27, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Konami Yoshida (Rayearth OVA – Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)

Konami Yoshida is the Japanese voice actress that gave her voice to Umi Ryuuzaki in the anime and OVA. After a long time without playing Umi, it was…

Oct 26, 2022 • Subscribe

CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Magic Knight Rayearth 2 covers

The covers of all 3 volumes of Magic Knight Rayearth 2 for the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition have been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi…

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Oct 25, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Hekiru Shiina (Rayearth OVA – Hikaru Shidou – Voice Actress)

Hekiru Shiina is the Japanese voice actress that gave her voice to Hikaru Shidou in the anime and OVA. The OVA was like a reunion with an old…

Oct 25, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Toshihiko Sahashi (Rayearth OVA – Music Composer)

Toshihiko Sahashi composed the music of Rayearth OVA. To him, it was a challenge to transmit the feeling of a world coming to an end that takes place…

Oct 24, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Katsuyoshi Kobayashi (Rayearth OVA – Sound Director)

Rayearth OVA had two sound directors, Yasuo Uragami and Katsuyoshi Kobayashi. Kobayashi did most of the work directing the voice actors at the studio.

Oct 23, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Yasuo Uragami (Rayearth OVA – Sound Director)

Yasuo Uragami, the genius behind the casting of Rayearth, directing the voice actors, and selecting the music for the right moment; it was a challenge for him to…

Oct 22, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Shinobu Nishioka (Rayearth OVA – Picture Supervisor)

Shinobu Nishioka was the picture supervisor and a key animator for the three parts of the OVA. He also did illustrations for several OVA merchandise.

Oct 21, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Megumi Kadonosono (Rayearth OVA – Character Design)

Megumi Kadonosono was the character designer of Rayearth OVA. However, she started working in the second season of the anime; probably, you would notice her contributions through her…

Oct 20, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Puff magazine (January 1997) – CLAMP interview

After the completion of RG Veda and Rayearth, CLAMP was working on several projects such as Rayearth OVA and the X Character Files. What else was CLAMP aiming…

Magic Knight Rayearth, RG Veda

Oct 19, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Puff magazine (May issue 1996) – CLAMP interview

1996 was a great year for CLAMP with the completion of RG Veda and Rayearth, and the release of the X movie. What were their thoughts and projects…

Magic Knight Rayearth, RG Veda

Oct 18, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] CLAMP in Wonderland 2 – Masao Maruyama (CLAMP in Wonderland 1&2 Planner)

Masao Maruyama the planner for CLAMP in Wonderland 1&2 whose philosophy was “Make it the way CLAMP-san wants to do it”.

Oct 17, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] CLAMP in Wonderland 2 – Hiromi Kato (Character Design)

Hiromi Kato was the Character Designer and Animation Director of CLAMP in Wonderland 2. Aiming for the best result an unprecedented number of key animations were used for…

Oct 16, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] CLAMP in Wonderland 2 – Mitsuyuki Masuhara (Unit Director)

Mitsuyuki Masuhara helped CLAMP to make this new ambitious project into reality. With hard work and patience, the pleasant sense of speed in CLAMP in Wonderland 2 is…

Oct 15, 2022 • Subscribe

[Information] Magic Knight Rayearth Original Song Book Album

This is the first Original Song Book, it includes image songs whose lyrics were written by Nanase Ohkawa.

Oct 14, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] CLAMP in Wonderland 2 – CLAMP

In the booklet of this special DVD, there are interviews about CLAMP in Wonderland 1&2. This one is an interview with CLAMP about CLAMP in Wonderland 2!! These…

Oct 14, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Hiroko Kasahara (Fuu Hououji – Voice Actress)

Hiroko Kasahara gave her healing voice to Fuu Hououji in the anime and OVA of Rayearth. For her, this was a growth experience that helped her become who…

Oct 13, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Konami Yoshida (Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)

From being a fan to giving voice to one of CLAMP’s characters, Umi Ryuuzaki, this is Konami Yoshida’s story in the Rayearth anime.

Oct 12, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Hekiru Shiina (Hikaru Shidou – Voice Actress)

Hekiru Shiina is the Japanese voice actress that gave her voice to Hikaru Shidou in the anime and OVA. As a rookie, she faced several challenges with the…

Oct 11, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Hayato Matsuo (Rayearth Anime Music Composer)

Hayato Matsuo was the music composer for Rayearth anime. He also did the composition and arrangement of other albums in collaboration with CLAMP (Mokona no ekaki uta, Mokona…

Oct 10, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Masahiro Yamane (Rayearth Anime Mecha and Monster Design)

Masahiro Yamane was the mecha and monster designer for the Rayearth anime. He also participated as animation director in the second season.

Oct 9, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Atsuko Ishida interview (Rayearth Anime Character Design)

Atsuko Ishida was chosen by CLAMP themselves to be the character designer for Rayearth anime. As character designer and animator, she faced several challenges. To her, the anime…

Oct 8, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Toshihiro Hirano (Rayearth Anime & OVA Director)

Toshihiro Hirano, Rayearth anime and OVA director, tells us more about his experiences in making the Rayearth anime.

Oct 7, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Mikihiro Iwata & Masahito Yoshioka (Rayearth Anime Producers)

Mikihiro Iwata and Masahito Yoshioka were among the producers of Rayearth anime. What stories do they have to tell about the production of the anime? INTERVIEW WITH MIKIHIRO…

Oct 6, 2022 • Subscribe

[Information] Magic Knight Puchi Kyara CD Single

Magic Knight Puchi Kyara CD was a special single released by Sega in 1995.

[Information] Itsuka Kagayaku Single

Itsuka Kagayaku is the theme song used for the third ending of Rayearth anime.

[Information] Hikari to Kage wo Dakishimeta mama

Hikari to Kage wo Dakishimeta mama is the theme song used for the third opening of Rayearth anime.

[Interview] CLAMP in Wonderland – Kumiko Takahashi

Kumiko Takahashi was the Animation Director and the Character Designer for CLAMP in Wonderland. What challenges did she have to overcome in adapting CLAMP’s works?

Cardcaptor Sakura, Magic Knight Rayearth

[Information] Lullaby ~ Yasashiku Dakasete ~

Lullaby ~ Yasashiku Dakasete ~ is the theme song used for the second ending of Rayearth anime.

Oct 4, 2022 • Subscribe

[Information] Kirai ni Narenai

Kirai ni Narenai is the theme song used for the second opening of Rayearth anime.

Oct 4, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] CLAMP in Wonderland – Morio Asaka

Morio Asaka is known for being the director of the TV anime & movies of Cardcaptor Sakura (Clear Card included). His first time working with CLAMP was for the video…

Cardcaptor Sakura, Magic Knight Rayearth

Oct 4, 2022 • Subscribe

[News] Rayearth merchandise updates.

More Rayearth CPC and special merchandise are on the way!

Oct 3, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] CLAMP in Wonderland – CLAMP

In 2007 a special DVD containing the videos of CLAMP in Wonderland 1 & 2 was released. A booklet like a small bible was included. Inside you can…

Oct 3, 2022 • Subscribe

[Interview] Magic Knight Rayearth Original Art Exhibition

In 1995, Magic Knight Rayearth had an Original Art Exhibition where original illustrations used for the manga, anime, and the Sega Saturn video game were displayed. This interview…

Oct 2, 2022 • Subscribe

CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Magic Knight Rayearth #2 & #3 covers

The covers of Magic Knight Rayearth #2 and #3 for the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition have been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社…

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